When talking smartphones, iPhone is a brand everyone recognizes. Apple iPhones are very popular. Their battery capacity is not so popular. Companies know this, so there are many chargers made by different companies. Finding the best portable chargers for iPhones can be confusing. Things Men Buy hope these portable iPhone charger reviews will help you choose which brands to buy and use in 2018.
We know iPhones have a lot of computing power. Their ease of use makes them ideal for many people. You don’t have to have a lot of computer knowledge to use them. Operating one is easy to do. If you want to just use it to talk and send texts or other messages, you can do that. If you like to use it more like a small computer, you can do that. One of the best uses for the iPhone is entertainment. Watching movies, listening to music, and more is easy with this product. The technology Apple uses is amazing.
Many people like iPhones for other reasons too. They are tough. What I mean is that they are durable so they last a long time. The way they look is also part of their popularity. These smartphones are very stylish. The design was done incredibly well with many, many features that satisfy the wants and needs of most people.
Even though Apple has done so much right with the iPhone, we know there is still a long time problem which can be a hassle. I’m talking about battery capacity. Nothing worse than your phone suddenly going dead when you need it the most. This is a real problem for anyone on the go.
Having a quality charger can be your solution. A cheap, no name portable charger can do more harm than good. They can be a real hassle to use. Damage could be done to your prized smartphone. The systems can be harmed which reduces the functionality of your phone. You definitely want to avoid these problems.
Reading these reviews will help you decide which top quality iPhone portable charger to buy.
Choosing the Best Portable Chargers for Your iPhone
One last thing before I get to the reviews. You’re going to see “mAh” a lot. It simply means milliamp hour and is a standard measurement for battery power capacity. The higher the mAh, the more power. With that out of the way, here we go.
Chargers With Huge Capacity
I’m breaking up the reviewed portable iPhone chargers into groups. Larger high capacity chargers, slim smaller capacity chargers and even smaller fits in your pocket chargers. This seems like a reasonable and practical way to go about it. Here are the big higher capacity phone chargers.
The iMuto X6 Pro is a truly powerful power bank charger. With 30,000 mAh it is an ultra high capacity portable charger. That much power means it is able to fully charge your iPhone 6 times. It has 3 USB ports which is a nice option.
This power brick weighs about a pound and a half. It is 6.7” high, 3.4” wide, and 1.2” deep. This slab of hard black plastic is not something you would carry in your pocket. Toting it in a bag or briefcase is recommended.
A welcome feature is the numeric readout which indicates the percentage of power left. With the X6 pro, you can also charge more than one phone at a time. Or you can charge your iPhone and your mac book too.
The iMuto X6 Pro Portable Charger is reasonably priced. I’ve found it being sold for around $50.
Anker PowerCore II
The Anker PowerCore II’s 20 million users are testament to this portable charger called one of the company’s best. With 20,100 mAh, the PowerCore II is an ultra-capacity charger. It has enough juice to charge your iPhone 8 over six times.
No wall charger is included, but if you have a good one it only takes about 5 hours to recharge the PowerCore II.
This portable charger weighs just 13 ounces and measures 6.4” long by 2.7” wide by 0.9” deep. Even though it is smaller and lighter than the iMuto X6 Pro, it is still too bulky to carry in your pocket.
The PowerCore II has 2 USB ports. Its outside surface is textured to keep it from slipping. It is backed by what Anker calls a “worry-free” warranty lasting 18 months.
You should be able to find one for around $50.00.
AUKEY Power Bank 20,000 mAh
The Aukey 20,000mAh battery pack is a high capacity portable charger. It has two ports plus a light indicator showing you how much power is left in the battery for you to charge your devices.
It features two ports so you can charge both your phone and your tablet at the same time and also has a light to show you how much battery charge is leftover.
This Aukey Power Bank measures 5.9 inches by 3.26 inches by on 0.8 inches thick and weighs 13.7 ounces. It has a block-like design that may not appeal to everyone.
This device’s built-in safety features make it attractive choice. It is designed to protect your iPhone from overheating and overcharging. Those safeguards do not hamper performance. It can recharge your phone up to 4 times faster than regular charging.
It is competitively priced in the $35 to $45 dollar range.
RAVPower 22,000 mAh Power Bank
From RAVPower comes their Ace series higher capacity portable charger. 22,000 mAh of power from the same type of battery shared with iPhones and the same quality controls.
The overall design of this RAVPower portable power bank is pretty similar to the Aukey Power Bank and also the Anker PowerCore II. This is a high-quality charger. The outer shell of this charger has a fire-resistant shell made out of the same material that luxury cars BMW and Mercedes-Benz use.
With 22,000 mAh, it has slightly less capacity than the iMuto, but still enough power to charge your iPhone 7 plus more than 5 times. It will charge your iPhone 7 close to 8 times. For those that carry more than one phone, the 3 USB ports will come in handy.
This power back has their new and improved iSmart 2.0 technology. This tech charges your phone in the least amount of time by adjusting both the voltage and current automatically.
Weighing 14.4 ounces and measure 6.5 inches by 2.8 inches by 0.9 inches, its size and weight is comparable to other chargers in its class.
This unit costs about $40.
EasyAcc MegaCharge D20
True to the MegaCharge name, this portable charging pack has 20,000 mAh capacity. That much power equals being able to recharge your smartphone numerous times.
A handy feature of the MegaCharge is that it has four ports. If needed, multiple ports can be used at the same time. The configuration of the ports is often praised. There are three on the bottom edge for smartphones and one USB-C port.
On a side edge, they’ve put two more ports. One is a quick charge port which iPhones don’t support. But the other side edge port in a USB Type C in port. This means you can use a lightning cable for your iPhones 8 or iPhone X. And you will get a quicker recharge.
The EasyAcc MegaCharge D20 has both a USB C input port and a Micro-USB input port. Both can be used to recharge the D20 at the same time. This results in a shorter recharge time to full capacity. It takes about 4.5 hours to fully recharge this portable high capacity charger.
A drawback of this charger is the design of the outside casing. Appearance wise, the orange strip around its edges turns some people off. Instead of having an aluminum outer shell like most high capacity portable chargers, this EasyAcc unit is made of plastic.
They have managed to fit an LED flashlight in this monstrous power bank. That is kind of neat and handy. On the other end from the flashlight is the power indicator. 4 LED lights let you know the power capacity at the push of a button.
It is just under an inch thick. The length is 5.9 inches and it is 2.9 inches wide. It weighs 13 ounces which is comparable to other high power chargers. You can buy the MegaCharge D20 for around $50.
Power Banks That Are Slim
Crave PLUS 10,000 mAh Slim Aluminum Power Bank
If you are looking for a power bank that matches your iPhone then the Crave PLUS 10,000 mAh is for you. It is shaped like an iPhone. Overall it is the same size and weight of an iPhone 8 Plus. You can easily keep this charger in the same pocket with your phone.
For a charger this light and small, its 10,000 mAh capacity is impressive. Depending on which Apple iPhone model you have, you can recharge your smartphone anywhere from twice to almost four and a half times.
The Crave PLUS has a total of 4 ports. The two output ports are a USB-A and a USB-C for charging up your devices. The two input ports are a Micro-USB and another USB-C. Either one can be used to recharge the Crave. You cannot use both at the same time to recharge it though.
With an outer shell made of aluminum, this slim power bank is durable, but not shockproof. On one long side, there is the power button and 4 white LED lights to indicate your power capacity.
This device does not get very hot with use. The exception is if you are recharging it using the Micro-USB input port and are using both output ports to charge up two phones.
The Crave PLUS is conveniently slim, lightweight and versatile. Spend about $50 and you’ll have a reliable portable and pretty powerful power bank.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000
Xiaomi is the third largest smartphone maker in the world. The Xiaomi Mi Power Pro 10000 is a top quality, slim, fast charging power bank for your iPhones.
It has a tough, long-lasting aluminum body that is attractively matte finished and polished. It has a single port for charging your phone. The included Micro-USB cable comes has a Type C adapter which is quite versatile.
The Pro 10000 recharges quickly in about three and a half hours. It also quickly charges your phone. This intelligent charging system keeps your device safe by automatically adjusting the power output. This prevents your device from being overcharged.
A number of safeguards are built into the Xiaomi Mi Powerbank Pro 10000 to keep it from overheating. This protects its batteries. It has built-in overload protection, protection from short circuiting, and more.
The design is premium. The aluminum body is double anodized for a super smooth feel. The edges have been CNC-finished like top of the line smartphones.
It is slim, lightweight and easy to carry in your pocket, a small purse, or small bag. It is 5.1 inches long, 2.9 inches wide, and only half an inch thick. It weighs just 8.4 ounces.
The Pro 10000 is available for under $30.
Smaller Pocket-Sized Portable iPhone Chargers
Flux Portable Charger
Sleek describes the next power pack charger. The Flux 4000 mAh Portable Charger contains enough juice to recharge your phone twice.
It has built-in cords to make hooking up your iPhone super easy. The Flux is made of a real smooth material too.
It also has what they call a “smart current regulator”. This function detects what device you have hooked it up to. Then it automatically and efficiently delivers the correct amount of current to recharge your iPhone. This helps to protect and prolong the life of your battery.
It only takes The Flux around an hour to completely power up a totally drained iPhone.
With a weight of 3.1 ounces and measuring 4.25 inches by 2.47 inches by 0.3 inches, it is truly portable. This light weight and small size makes it easy to slide into your pocket, a small bag, or slip in into your purse. It takes up very little space. It is so lightweight you might forget you’re carrying it around.
The price for the Flux 4000 mAh Portable charger is in the $20 range from various online sources.
RAVPower 6,700 mAh Portable Charger
The RAV Power 6,700 mAh is a portable charger with a different look. Most portable power backs go for a slim profile. This model from RAVPower is more oblong. It comes in colors too.
This device stores enough power to charge your iPhones fully. You’ll get closer to two full charges out of it.
Like other portable chargers from this company, this model has their exclusive iSmart technology. It will automatically select the best charging current for your iPhone. It will also do it quickly and efficiently.
The shape is meant to be ergonomic. The colors are selected for their good looks. Its metal shell makes is durable. There are 4 LED lights so you know how much power capacity you have left at a glance.
This portable power bank easily fits in the palm of your hand and costs less than $20.
What I Need To Know To Choose The Best Portable Charger For Me
Will it work for my model iPhone? That is question number one. Make certain the power bank you choose will work with your specific model of iPhone. They are not all universal. Some are universal and may be what you want if you plan on upgrading your smartphone soon.
Will it last? Most people are rough on their iPhones. They don’t mean to be. Stuff just happens. The same holds true with portable chargers. Make sure you select one that is durable. You want the device itself to be able to handle some punishment. You also want the cords and accessories to be tough enough to last.
Will the size work for me? Think about how you plan to use your portable charger. Do you want a model that you can hold behind your iPhone? One that you can use to charge your phone while you’re talking on it? Maybe you travel a lot and just need a charger that you can carry with you? Figure out how you’re going to use it and how the size will help you.
Is it priced right? To get the best quality portable power bank charger for your iPhone you will pay a more premium price. iPhones are premium smartphones. You pay a premium price for them. The same is true with portable chargers for your iPhones.
Do your homework before you purchase your charger. The last thing you want to do is get a portable charger that does not fit your needs, doesn’t match your iPhone, and may damage your smartphone because you were trying to save a couple of bucks.
John Johnson
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